Vespa Classic Scooters

Vespa has evolved from a single
model motor scooter manufactured in 1946
by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera,
Italy - to a full line of scooters and one
of seven companies today owned by Piaggio
- now Europe's largest manufacturer of two-wheeled
vehicles and the world's fourth largest
motorcycle manufacturer by unit sales.

From their inception, Vespa
scooters have been known for their painted,
pressed steel unibody which combines a complete
cowling for the engine (enclosing the mechanicals
and concealing dirt or grease), a flat floorboard
(providing foot protection), and a prominent
front fairing (providing wind protection)
-- into a structural unit as well as a singularly
endearing and enduring shape.

As the first globally successful
scooter, the Vespa has enjoyed tremendous
prominence in popular culture -- and has
become a symbol of stylish personal transportation.
Vespa
history

Bike

Image

Description

1951 Vespa V31, 125cc

1955 Vespa Douglas

42L2. The 42L2 was only manufactured
for 1 year and was the first Bristol
built Vespa to move the headlight from
the leg shield to the handlebars, and
also the first to feature a front suspension
damper as standard.